Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I rented an apartment with my another roommate on sep 2012 and after 10 months I came out of the lease agreement in May 2013. I have the "roommate release document" on which the Landlord and my another roommate also signed to release me out of all responsibilities.

Now I was staying in the same apt till July 2013 (not being on lease) and that apt's lease got terminated in Nov 2013. My roommate got a $5K move out statement and now he is telling me to share in that saying "You stayed for 10 months" Can he sue me? I am on H1B, if he sues me but I win the case (most likely) does that affect my green card process ?


Asked on 1/05/14, 10:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kelvin Green The Law Office of Kelvin Green

Civil suits generally don't affect the process. You should ask yourself if you legitimately owe any if the 5K. For example if the 5 K was incurred by your damages or your use above normal wear and tear or utilities that were not paid etc, you should consider paying before he sues.

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Answered on 1/05/14, 10:59 am


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